Come From Away — First two rows gone upon reopening?

[dubs3535]

Posted: 5/27/21 at 10:53am

When I saw Come From Away in October 2019, I sat in Row AA. I’m 6-foot-2, so the stage height wasn’t a huge problem, but there was a lot of craning my neck and staring at shoes.

It looks like they’ve gotten rid of Rows AA and A and are starting at Row B now. They’re also selling Row B as normal full-price instead of premium. 

Am I seeing that right, or do I have something wrong here?

[Fosse76]

Posted: 5/27/21 at 11:12am

Are the first two rows just not listed? That's easily identifiable as a social distancing measure to keep some distance between the cast and audience, since the show doesn't use the pit. It's been awhile since I last looked, but aside from the first two performances, it wasn't really selling all that well (though I'm sure would/will pick up the closer we get), so maybe they are starting to adjust prices.

[dubs3535]

Posted: 5/27/21 at 11:16am

Yeah, I bet you’re right about the social distancing. I didn’t even think about that aspect. I’m dying to go back and see this again and just deciding on the best seating value for my Broadway dollar. Thanks!

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 5/27/21 at 11:24am

Something similar was also done with Dear Evan Hansen as I noticed when I went to book my ticket for the first show back the first row was now C having removed Rows A and B. I assumed like it's been discussed in this thread that it was due to trying to social distance the audience from the stage a little more. I also would guess that as more people get vaccinated and things improve, those rows will be added back in at some point. 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 5/28/21 at 8:13pm

Please remember that some actors eject spittle when they project their voices. A two row distance from the stage isn't a bad idea under the current situation.

[JayElle]

Posted: 5/29/21 at 10:28am

Fosse76 said: "Are the first two rows just not listed? That's easily identifiable as a social distancing measure to keep some distance between the cast and audience, since the show doesn't use the pit. It's been awhile since I last looked, but aside from the first two performances, it wasn't really selling all that well (though I'm sure would/will pick up the closer we get), so maybe they are starting to adjust prices."

Fosse is likely right. Moulin stopped selling the cabaret tables next to stage b/c of covid..